In Norse mythology a Half-Elf is the offspring of an Elf and a Human.
Notable examples include the Danish princess Skuld of Hrólf Kraki's saga, the
hero Högni of the Thidrekssaga (his mother was a human queen), and the royal
line of Alfheim, which was related to the elves and more beautiful than other
people. The Half-Elven are not a distinct race from Elves
and Men, and must ultimately choose to which race they belong. This is
significant because although Elves and Men are able to crossmate and produce
fertile offspring, their final fates are separate: Elves are immortal, whereas Men are
mortal (after death their souls depart the world for an unknown place and
future).

Originally dubbed Half Elves, they have
instead named themselves the Eldritch after the arcane aspect of their
heritage. The Eldritch children of Svartálfar (Dark
Elves) are the most unusual in appearance with their skin being a dusky
grey, their hair bleached white. Their ancestry is perfectly obvious to all,
and they typically find no solace or sanctuary in either Elf or human
communities. Many Eldritch are also the unhappy byproduct of war crimes.

Type: Humanoid

Physical Traits: Their skin is paler than human
skin but have long, pointed ears like Elves.